WEEK ZERO: ARRIVAL

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ARRIVAL

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PASSENGERS: 41 You know how the story goes by now. One minute you’re somewhere familiar, and the next you’re suddenly somewhere else. Unlike previous times before, the source of your rude awakening isn’t a mystery. A harsh jostle causes your body to lunge forward as a tire jumps over a pot hole in the road. Try as you might, it’s hard to ignore the steady thrumming of an engine and the gentle sway beneath you. The faint scent of gasoline seems to waft from the outside, but as you look around you’ll notice that the windows are locked, tinted, and impossible to see through. Likewise, the door ahead of you appears to be locked as well. Perhaps the scent is your imagination…? Regardless, though the lighting is a tad dim, it becomes apparent that you’re inside a large bus dotted with the occasional seat and amid a jumble of other bodies. The people you were last with may be among your fellow passengers. Perhaps they are not. But worry not; there’s plenty of time to look around and get to know one another on this long, strange trip. It may even be wise to examine the staircase at the other end of the bus. Who knows what awaits you on the other floors? Ah, but before you move too far it may be best to assess the situation. On the bright side, any injuries you incurred have been healed! Isn't it nice to have your limbs in place again? Miracles happen. But...what happened to your clothes? You’re fairly certain you weren't wearing this t-shirt before...and what's with the denim shorts? Maybe you were fortunate enough to get the knee-length version, but for those of you waking up in bootyshorts...well, we're sure you look great! And what better way to tie the whole look together than white socks and tan sandals? At least you'll be comfortable for the ride. Lucky for you, your new threads aren't the only gift you'll receive upon waking up. Attached to your waist is a high-quality bag filled with some fun goodies for every passenger! For those of you who unzip your bag to check its contents, you will find: -Dry shampoo -Wet wipes -Deodorant -Travel pack of toilet paper -Travel toothbrush + toothpaste -Poncho -A stylish travel guide No other items are on your person at this time, even if you were holding onto it as you began your previous departure. That's a bit troublesome, isn't it? Not really; it's still a bus. Be grateful for the extra elbow room, alright? Oh, and one last thing...on the wrist of every passenger is a small, equally fashionable white scrunchie. Not your style? Perhaps it's a good idea to give the travel guide another read. Searching the bus from top to bottom will net zero results in the way of an escape. All of the windows are similarly tinted and locked, and the only exit door appears to be the one on the first level that can't be opened at this time. But hey. You're all old pros at this, right? You know what to do next! Get to know the people around you, trade stories with your fellow passengers, and...well. Buckle up for the bumpy ride ahead.

Comments

[extracrispy]

option a: awakening.

[Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore. Which is to say, Jason is going to sit up the moment the movements of the bus jolt him awake, take one look at his surroundings, his outfit, the fucking scrunchie — and flop back down on the ground, hands digging into his face as he groans out, slowly incresing in volume:]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.

[... Yeah. That about sums it up.]

option b: later

[After accepting his shitty, shitty fate, Jason will be found on the third deck, squinting at the horror movie posters like he's eaten something bitter. Arms crossed, he glances over at whoever is closest to him... and sighs.]

What do you think is shittier? Their taste in horror movies, or the music?

wildcard.

[Remix one of the above scenarios or come up with your own!]

b

[axilium]

Oh, music. At least there's a certain charm is terrible B-horror movies.

[extracrispy]

You think so?

[He seems to think about this for a moment, looking back at the posters.]

Well, guess you can always look away from the posters. The music? Not so much.

[axilium]

Earplugs seem like a luxury right about now.

b!

[givethemhell]

Ah, well! I'd say the music since I can't escape it, and I can always go to the floor below if I don't want to look at the pictures. Still, the zombie posters...

[What is this fierce corpse erasure.]

[extracrispy]

[He raises an eyebrow at him.]

You got a problem with zombies?

[givethemhell]

I'm not used to seeing them portrayed in that kind of way, that's all! Very strange. It took a while just to get used to the idea of a bite being contagious, you know?

[He shakes his head and sighs! Terrible.]

b

[applechemist]

I don't know, I like that there's more... Variety!

[ ... Because, uh, where she came from the only movies were............... ]

[extracrispy]

Not sure I would call this "variety." It's all just one genre, right?

[applechemist]

[ She holds up two different movies at random. ]

But there are so many different characters.

b.

[recrypt]

The music.

That said, I think I've already watched all of these and then some in the last place.

[ at least horrorwise, anyway. murderhaunts get some variety challenge. ]

[extracrispy]

Sheesh, you guys got movies?

[That's totally the important part here.]

[recrypt]

All of them were horror. I appreciate the genre as much as the next girl, but really, they could change it up a bit.

b

[fishingforcompliments]

I think they are equally... um, shitty.

[this is fine,,,]

[extracrispy]

[Ah. That makes him crack a smile, at least.]

Damn right. This sucks.

[fishingforcompliments]

Yes, it is quite unpleasant.

[HHHHH.]

...I do hope the terrible music is the biggest thing we have to complain about, but I do not believe that will be the case.

a

[vigilantics]

[ and from where she is, ]

Me too.

[ MOOD, MYSTERIOUS TEEN IN THE DISTANCE ]

[extracrispy]

[Also from where he is, loudly enough for her to hear:]

Then that makes the two of us.

[vigilantics]

[ steph is going to at least move before someone tells them to shut the fuck up ]

Were you also previously kidnapped?

a

[hydrogenetic]

[It's fine, while Jason's on the ground with his hands on his face he'll feel a hand on his head placatingly patting him.]

Yeah. Same.

[extracrispy]

[run away from captcha for .5 seconds until captcha comes for our lives again]

b

[muragas]

The music, obviously! They even stole my mp3 player so I can't play anything better for us!

[ because that's the biggest problem right now ]

[extracrispy]

[aye]

b.

[getdrekt]

[Asch simply nods.]

Yes.

I've been contemplating ripping them down. [the posters.]

[extracrispy]

[up up and awayyyy]